POLKA MUSICIANS DATABASE

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• Kaczmarczyk,Jr., Ed
  Place of Birth: New Castle, PA
  DOB: 10/16/68
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Crusade
  Also performed with:
  Honors: IPA album of Year -Pure Energy, ,
  Information:
  E-mail: kaz1068@yahoo.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Utopia - Runner -1998
  2. - In Your Face -Sunshine -1997
  3. - Pure Energy -Mungry Records -1994

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• Kaczmarek, Mark
  Place of Birth: Dickson City, PA
  DOB: 12/05/1959
  Instruments: Violin
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Polka Sonics
  Also performed with:
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: Dirt927@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. -We Love Polkas/Lemans
  2. -Dances You Can't Refuse
  3. -

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• Kaliszewski, Hank
  Place of Birth: Chicago
  DOB:
  Instruments: Accordion,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Bal-Aires
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - A Groovin' Polka Style - Bel-Aire 4005
  2. - The Modern Sound of Polkas -Bel-Aire 4003
  3. - -

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• Kaminski, James
  Place of Birth: Lackawanna, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Concertina, Accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Steel City Brass
  Also performed with: Nickel City Boys
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Lovesick Polka (45) - LeManns
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kaminski, Stephen
  14 Regal Dr
  Monmouth, NJ 08852
  Phone: 732-438-6846
  Place of Birth:Perth Amboy, NJ
  DOB: 01/07/66
  Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band:Jan Lewan Orch.
  Also performed with: TKO, Magitones, Jimmy Sturr, Silvertones
  Honors: Grammy Nom. 1995
  Information:
  E-mail: stephenkmusic@aol.com
  Web page: StephenKaminskimusic.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Stephen Kaminski & the Dream Team - 1997
  2. - You're Invited to a Polish Wedding with Jan Lewan - 2000
  3. - Merry Christmas from JLO - 2000

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Kania, Al

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• Kane, John
  3226 Birney Ave
  Minooka, PA, 18505
  Phone: 570-342-2757
  Place of Birth: Scranton, PA
  DOB: 7/20/1961
  Instruments: Bass, Tuba
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Brass Majors
  Also performed with: George Tarasek and the Polka Partners,Polka Sonic Orchestra, Eddie Lubash and his Polka All Stars, Jan Lewan, Al Wanyo and the Polka Kats, Walter Nepaski and the Electric City Buzz, Glenn Micheals Orchestra
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: minooka1@verizon.net
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Introducing the Brass Majors - Lemans LR-1026 -1984
  2. - Walter Nepaski and the Electric City Buzz - Get Buzzed -Scran-Tone Records -1994
  3. - -

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• Kantor, Matthew "Red"
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: na,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Eddie Olinski Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors: ,
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Polka A Go Go - Dala
  2. - Two Guys from Buffalo -Dala
  3. - -

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• Karas, John
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 6/10/48
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax, Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Jimmy Sturr
  Also performed with: G-Notes
  Honors: 10 Grammys, PAW Readers Poll,
  Information:Performed on every Jimmy Sturr recording from 1979
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - At Last - G-Notes
  2. - Encore -G-Notes
  3. - Dance With Me -Jimmy Sturr

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• Karas, Tom
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 3/28/46
  DOD:1/26/01
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboards
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Jan Lewan
  Also performed with: G-Notes, Jimmy Sturr
  Honors: 5 Grammys
  Information:Performed on every Jimmy Sturr recording from 1984 to 1990, known for developing his triple bellow shake work on the accordion
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - At Last - G-Notes
  2. - Encore -G-Notes
  3. - Nite Life -G-Notes

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• Karasek, Mark A.
  815 North 35th St
  Omaha, NE, 68131
  Phone: 402-932-8107
  Place of Birth: Omaha, NE
  DOB: 08/30/1959
  Instruments: Accordion, Button Box
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Uff-Da
  Also performed with: South Side Connection,Polka Tones, Bobby Z Band, Math Sladky,Jim Bochnicek Orch,Joey Tomsic,Jolly Yanks, Frank Yankovic
  Honors: Champion Button Box player-Ironworld, MN, Champion Chromatic player -Fontana, CA, Champion Piano Accordion player -Old Tyme Music Fest-Iowa
  Information:
  E-mail: MKARASEK1@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Mark Karasek Plays Music from Europe Vol. I - 1989
  2. - Stan & Mark - Omaha's Best Kept Secret -1993
  3. - Mark & Milo Karasek - Family Tradition -1996

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• Karski, Dennis R.
  563 Lockport St
  Youngstown, NY, 14174
  Phone: 716-745-7360
  Place of Birth: Niagara Falls, NY
  DOB: 1/31/43
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band:
  Also performed with: Dave Gawronski Orch.
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: Snareboy@AOL
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Mamo Moja Mamo - Dala Records 1960s
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kartanowicz, Raymond
  118 Southport Ct
  Smithville, NJ, 08205
  Phone: 609-748-9644
  Place of Birth: Jersey City, NJ
  DOB: 8/5/1942
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Gene Mendalski and the G Men
  Also performed with: Bernie Witkowski Orch, Jimmy Sturr Orch., Johnny Bud Orch.
  Honors: Grammy Nomination - Moldie Oldie Golden Goodies Gene Mendalski-1989, ,
  Information:
  E-mail: raykart6@msn.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Moldie Oldie Golden Goodies Gene Mendalski- Starr 1989
  2. - Music Makes the World Go Round Gene Mendalski -Starr 1992
  3. - Chicken Hop Polka Bernie Witkowski -Stella Records 1963

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• Karwowski, Chris
  22-05 Himrod St
  Ridgewood, NY,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Queens, NY
  DOB: 01/27/1958
  Instruments: Accordion, Concertina, piano
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Mike Niemiec's Variety Band
  Also performed with: The Hitmen, Jolly Rich
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: CJK@JUNO.COM
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - The Variety Band 2000 -
  2. - Old Country -Transaudio 1984
  3. - Long Island Dominos -Lemans 1979

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• Kaspro, Ed (Dr.)
  Lake Elsinore, CA,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Accordion, Bass
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Jumping Jacks
  Also performed with: Goral Boys, G-Notes,Hi-Notes, Bob Zesut, Roger and the Villagers, The Polka Family
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: edwardkas@msn.com
  Web page:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kasprzak, Tom
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Toledo,OH
  DOB:
  Instruments: Trumpet, Accordion,Piano
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Ken Kosinski & his Starlighters
  Also performed with:
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Polka 67 -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kawa, Max
  Burbank, IL
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 08/05/1941
  Instruments: Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: None
  Also performed with: Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones, The Tones, Ampol-Aires, Li'l Richard's Polka All Stars, Jerry Zahara's Happy Stars, Joe Walega's Happy Hearts
  Honors: United Polka Association - Trumpet Award - 1991, ,
  Information:
  E-mail: sanmax107@att.net
  Web page:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. -Country Flavored Polkas - Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones - Belaire 1973
  2. -200 Years of Polka Music - The Tones - Belaire - 1976
  3. - The Ampol Aires Keep on Going & Going - Belaire - 1992

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Kempinski, Mitch

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Kempinski, Tony

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• Kenderes, Roger
  16205 Mt. Nimbus St
  Fountain Valley, CA,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Johnson City, NY
  DOB: 5/6/38
  Instruments: Accordion, keyboard, bass,concertina
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Roger & The Villagers
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:The Villagers appeared in the MGM movie "Let's Get Harry" starring Mark Harmon, Gary Busie, Robert Duval, and Ben Johnson. They are the band playing in the last scene which is a party at the local VFW to celebrate Harry's (Mark Harmon) return home.
  E-mail: rogvill@aol.com
  Web page: Roger and the Villagers
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Viva Villagers Ray Records-1976
  2. - Comin' Home Ameritone -1983
  3. - Pacific Polkas Abacab Recordings -1994

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• Kiewicz, Tadziu
  4948 Birch Bay Lane
  LasVegas, NV, 89130
  Phone: 702-655-8464
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 9/23/1942
  Instruments: Concertina, Keyboard
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Jimmie Mieszala's Music Explosion
  Also performed with: 47st St Concertina Club, Chet Lasik's Concertina Jamboree, Dial-A-Tones, Chicago's Milwaukee Ave, Little Richard Towalski, Chicago Polka Gents, Stas' Bulanda's Allstars, Joe Walega's Happy Hearts, Ed Klish & the Midnighters, Chet Kowalkowski's Polish Carolers
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: vegastanna1@cox.net
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - 47th St Concertina Jamboree - Chicago Records-1975
  2. - Polka Show on the Go -CAJI Records-1981
  3. - Concertina's at Svoboda's -Chicago Records-1982

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• Killian, Jim
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 10/2/1945
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Jerry Zahara's Happy Stars
  Also performed with: Casey Homel, Joe Walega, Pensionares
  Honors: UPA Favorite Drummer September, 27 1986,
  Information:
  E-mail: jkilian45@yahoo.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Polka Recording You’ve Been Asking For - Bel-Aire - 1978
  2. - Happy Stars Go Original -Bel-Aire - 1980
  3. - 20th Anniversary Album -Bel-Aire - 1989

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• Killian John
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  DOD:Deceased
  Instruments: Trumpet
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Dynatones
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. -
  2. -
  3. -

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• King, Wash
  151 Fourth St
  Coaldale, PA, 18218
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Coaldale, PA
  DOB: 6/24/1930
  Instruments: Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: King Brothers
  Also performed with: Jan Lewan Band, John Stanky & Coalminers, Pennsylvanis Villagers
  Honors: Recorded on Lewan Grammy Nom. album, ,
  Information:
  E-mail:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Happy Tappy - Kings Brothers
  2. - King Brothers at Home -King Brothers
  3. - Seven Visitors -King Brothers

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• Kivinen, Dale
  Phone: 616 735 2796
  Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, MI
  DOB: 06/10/1977
  Instruments: Accordion, Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The DiddleStyx
  Also performed with: Ray Watkoski Orchestra
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: dskivinen@hotmail.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. -
  2. -
  3. -

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• Klemenz, David
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 09/12/1968
  Instruments: Drums, Bass, Keyboard, Trumpet
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: None
  Also performed with: Big Steve, Dynatones, Steel City Brass, Happy Richie, Jersey Polka Richie, G-notes
  Honors: Grammy Award, ,
  Information:
  E-mail: ICOMMERCE@VERIZON.NET
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Big Steve's Back -
  2. - Dynatones Sneak Preview -
  3. - Ostanek's Polka and Friends -

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• Klimczak, Ed
  770 North Woodhill Dr
  Amherst, OH, 44001
  Phone: 440-320-3508
  Place of Birth: Lorain, OH
  DOB: 9/22/1960
  Instruments: Accordion, Drums, Organ
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Casuals - An American Polka Band
  Also performed with: Ed Klimczak Family Band
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: edklimczak@oh.rr.com
  Web page: www.edklimczak.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Ed 2000 Ed Klimczak Family Music - Peppermint Prod - 2000
  2. - Let's Get Casual - The Casuals -Peppermint Prod - 2001
  3. - Polka Karaoke - The Casuals -Casual Time Records - 2002

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• Kliszak, Casey
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Depew, NY
  Instruments: concertina
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Happy Richie's Polka Band
  Also performed with: Sunshine, Ampol Tones
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail:
  Web page:
  DISCOGRAPHY

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• Klocko, Stan
  Conklin, MI,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, MI
  DOB: 3/13/57
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Gerry Kaminski's MerryMakers
  Also performed with:
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: SKLOCKO@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Knoop, Johnny
  Place of Birth:
  DOD:Deceased
  Instruments: Piano, Solovox
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Johnnie Bomba Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors: , ,
  Information:With Bomba Orchestra 1960s-1990s
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - My Little Star -
  2. - Tangos, Waltzes, Obereks -
  3. - -

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• Kohan, Kyle
  30 Quail Run
  Orchard Park, NY 14127
  Phone: (716) 649-6712
  Place of Birth: Hamburg, NY
  DOB: 08/08/59
  Instruments: clarinet, sax
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Steel City Brass
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: mkohan@aol.com
  Web page:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. Polish Picnic Favorites, Vol. 2 - Sunshine 2002
  2. Polish Picnic Favorites -Ethnic World Records
  3. Polish Village Christmas - Sunshine

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• Kohan, Mark
  30 Quail Run
  Orchard Park, NY 14127
  Phone: (716) 649-6712
  Place of Birth: Lackawanna, NY
  DOB:03/24/60
  Instruments: concertina, guitar, accordion, drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Steel City Brass
  Also performed with:
  Honors: Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductee, 2003; numerous NYSCA and NEA grants.
  Information: Editor-in-Chief Polish American Journal
  E-mail: mkohan@aol.com
  Web page:
  
  1. Polish Picnic Favorites, Vol. 2 - Sunshine 2002
  2. Polish Picnic Favorites -Ethnic World Records
  3. Polish Village Christmas - Sunshine

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• Koldon, Joesph J.
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 3/19/29
  DOD: 6/16/80
  Instruments: Accordion,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Li'l Wally Jagiello 1954-65
  Also performed with: Marion Lush and the Musical Stars 1965-68, Li'l RIchard Towalski 1968-80
  Honors: Sideman of the Month-Sept. 1965
  Information:Joe started performing with Frank Sloboda and joined Li'l Wally in 1954
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kolo, Robert
  5181 Woodlands
  Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
  Phone: 248-681-1577
  Place of Birth: Detroit, MI
  DOB: 11/12/47
  Instruments: Sax, Clarinet, Accordion, Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Robert Kolo and the Misty Blues
  Also performed with:
  Honors: State of Michigan Polka Hall of Fame
  Information:
  E-mail: robert@gxllc.com
  Web page: www.misty-blues.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Misty Blues - Polka Glitter
  2. - Misty Blues - Enjoy Yourself
  3. - Misty Blues - I'm so Happy When I'm Blue

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• Komperda, Dan
  P.0. Box 553
  West Salem, Ohio 44287
  Phone: 330-801-2801
  Place of Birth: Cleveland Ohio
  DOB: 02/10
  Instruments: Bass Guitar, Guitar, Second Accordion
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band:
  Also performed with: The Joe Kubik Orchestra
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: ideaxraydan@sbcglobal.net
  Web page:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Midway Memories / JER Records / 1976
  2. - -
  3. - -

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Komrada, Alfred

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• Konkol, Kathy
  Phone: 715-344-8063
  Place of Birth: Marshfield, WI
  DOB: 9/21/1975
  Instruments: Drums, Reeds
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty
  Also performed with: Jim Pekol Orch., Scott Bixby Band
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: princess@polkarioty.com
  Web page: Polkarioty.Com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Polkarioty - RY Productions - 2004
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Konopka, Mickey
  Wyandotte, MI,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Wyandotte, MI
  DOB: 12/30/1945
  Instruments: Alto Sax,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Kavaliers
  Also performed with: Blue Velvet
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - It's About Time - 1991
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Korch, Dave
  49 Flint Ridge Dr
  Reading, PA, 19607
  Phone: 610-775-8954
  Place of Birth: Pottstown, PA
  DOB: 01/22/1954
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Melody Kings
  Also performed with: Brass Works, Johnny Haas
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: Dkorch1@aol.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - On the road with the Brass Works - 1976
  2. - Coming At You -1978
  3. - Polkamotion with the Brass Works -1980

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• Kordelewski, Chester
  Place of Birth: Bridgeport, IL
  DOD:Deceased
  Instruments: Accordion, Solovox
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Johnnie Bomba Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors: , ,
  Information:with Bomba Orchestra 1946 to 1990
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - 78-RainRain/Hej Tam Na Gouze - 1950
  2. - Lovers Polka -1951
  3. - My Little Star -

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• Korosa, Eddie
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 7/5/18
  DOD: Deceased
  Instruments: Button Box,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Eddie Korosa & the Merry Makers
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Fifteen Great Polkas - Jay Jay -5108 - 1975
  2. - Ron Terry Presents -Dyno -1964
  3. - Baby Doll POlka -Balkan -1952

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• Koryluk, Nick
  
  Hicksville, NY,
  Phone: (516) 822-2490
  Place of Birth: Hicksville, NY
  DOB: 1/31/1987
  Instruments: Accordion, Trumpet, Bass, Concertina
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push
  Also performed with:
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: kliq87@hotmail.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kosinski, Dennis
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Toledo,OH
  DOB: 04/13/1946
  DOD:11/02/96
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: Belvelderre's
  Also performed with: Ray Price
  Honors: , ,
  Information:Composer "Polka 67:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kosinski, Ken
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Toledo,OH
  DOB: 09/14/1947
  Instruments: Sax, Clarinet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Ken Kosinski & his Starlighters
  Also performed with:
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Starlighters Polka - TTASK label
  2. - Polka 67 -TTASK label
  3. - -

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Koslosky, Bernie

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• Koslosky, Randy
  490 Shelbourne Dr.
  Pittsburgh, PA 15239
  Phone: 412-798-1342
  Place of Birth: Jeannette, PA
  DOB: 10/25/62
  Instruments: Accordion, Piano
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band:Henny & the Versa Js
  Also performed with: Energy, The Sounds
  Honors:IPA Album of the Year (Pure Energy) - 1993 Energy, UPA Piano Player of the Year, Stashamundo
  Information:
  E-mail: rkoslosky@compunetix.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. -Come On Over, Versa Js -Jazzo 2004
  2. -Mother's Hands, Versa Js -Jazzo 1998
  3. -Pure Energy, Energy - Mungry Records 1993

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• Kostek, Tom
  17 Arrowhead Dr
  Hadley, MA, 1035
  Phone: 413-586-6673
  Place of Birth: Wesfield, MA
  DOB: 10/20/1951
  Instruments: Accordion, Concertina
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Billy Belina and Bay State
  Also performed with: Sounds Unlimited, Heavy Chicago
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: kostek@postoffice.worldnet.att.net
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Golden Brass - Steljo -1970
  2. - New Brass Polka Joy -Bel-Aire -1971
  3. - Lite & Lively -Heavy Chi -Halo -1976

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• Kowalkowski, Chet
  17115 W. 143rd St
  Lockport, IL, 60441
  Phone: 815-838-4764
  Place of Birth: Lockport, IL
  DOB: 6/12/39
  Instruments: Trumpet,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: None at this time
  Also performed with: Paliga Brothers, Jodlowski's Vibrasounds, Jimmy Mieszala's Music Explosion, Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones
  Honors: Trumpet Player of the Year 1988, IPA Pplka Music Hall of Fame -1991, Selective List Library of Congress -1993
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Polka Tour - Bel-Aire -1966
  2. - Kolberg Sampler -Pol Comm. of Buffalo -1990
  3. - Memories of Marion -Bel-Aire -1994

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• Kowiak, Doug
  Place of Birth: Lackawanna, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Clarinet, Sax
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Steel City Brass
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Lovesick Polka (45) - Lemanns
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kozacko, Dick
  800 Underwood Ave
  Elimra, NY, 14905
  Phone: 607-733-7138
  Place of Birth: Springfield, MA
  DOB: 5/7/36
  Instruments: Sax-Tenor,
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: None
  Also performed with: Eddie Smigielski & the Merry Musicians
  Honors: Columnist-Original Polka Guide Magazine,
  Information:Band Booking Agent for Soaring Polka Assoc. Elmira, NY
  E-mail: rkozacko@stny.rr.com
  Web page: Kozacko.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kozicki, Leon
  13405 Tall Pines Lane
  Plainfield, IL 60544
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 7/4
  Instruments: Clarinet - Sax
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Lee's Dynatones
  Also performed with: Joe Pat Orchestra
  Honors: IPA Hall of Fame 1977, 3 UPA Nominations- Radio DJ, Musician, Man of the Year, Radio Station with Chet Gulinski
  Information:Band Booking Agent for Soaring Polka Assoc. Elmira, NY
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Krajewski, Randy
  Place of Birth: Toledo, Ohio
  DOB:
  Instruments: Accordion, Concertina
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Crusade
  Also performed with: Holy Toledo
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Utopia - Sunshine
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Krawisz, John S.
  10225 S. Bode Road
  Plainfield, IL 60585
  Phone: 815/254-0760 or 630-334-2941
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 9/5/1964
  Instruments: Accordion, Piano, an many other instruments
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Freeze Dried
  Also performed with: Chicago's Milwaukee Ave
  Honors: USPA 2003 Song of year-Angelina, 2003 USPA Album of the Year - Deliberate Confusion, 2003 IPA Song of the Year-Angelina Song
  Information:
  E-mail: krawisz35@sbcglobal.net
  Web page: Freezedried
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Artistically Challenged - Chicago Records -2000
  2. - Deliberate Confusion -Freeze Dried - 2003
  3. - -

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• Krolikowski, Edward
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: ,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band:
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - -
  2. - -
  3. - -

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Krupka, Bobby "Flash"

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• Krupski (Krew), Allen
  395 Shanley St
  Cheektowaga, NY, 14206
  Phone: 716-892-1402
  Place of Birth: Buffalo,NY
  DOB: 09/21/1952
  Instruments: Bass, Guitar, Drums
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Krew Brothers
  Also performed with: G-Notes, Solo Act
  Honors: , ,
  Information:Currently performing solo act, 40's to the 90's, also Elvis Impersonator
  E-mail: lucy@bluemoon.net
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Yes, We Are All Brothers -
  2. - Polka Recipe -
  3. - A Lively Polka Session -Steljo

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Krupski, Anthony

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Krupski, Dennis

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Krupski, Donald

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Krupski, Gary

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Krupski, Ricky

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• Kruzel, Gloria "K"
  Wilkes-Barre, PA,
  Phone:
  Place of Birth:
  DOB:
  Instruments: ,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Syl Rutkoski Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Polka Sweetheart - Ridge Records
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kryk, Gerald M.
  5530 West Shore Drive
  New Port Richey, FL 34652
  Phone: 727-841-8888
  Place of Birth: Rochester, NY
  DOB: 2/25/43
  Instruments: Sax, Clarinet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: None
  Also performed with: John Stevens Doubleshot, Brass Magic,Bee Sharps, Marty Swiatek & RBO, Memory Makers, Dick Pillar, Sunshine State Express, & Hy Tones
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  E-mail: kryk@earthlink.net
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Let's Get Together - Memory Makers
  2. - Happy Holidays -Memory Makers
  3. - Hudson Avenue -HyTones

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• Krzebiot, Edward "Slats"
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 09/10/1914
  DOD:03/26/92
  Instruments: Concertina, Drums
  Vocalist: No
  Primary Band: 47th Street Concertina Club Band
  Also performed with: Various
  Honors: UPA Special Rcognition Award -1982, Mother Theresa Home Appreciation- 1980,
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - 47th Street Concertina Club - Chicago Polkas LP7600-1979
  2. - Concertina Pandemonium -Chicago Polkas LP7601-1980
  3. - Concertinas Galore -Chicago Polkas LP 7604-1983

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Krzeminski, "Big" Steve

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• Krzeszewski, Jim "Jimmy K"
  Flat Rock, MI,
  Phone: 734-783-0333
  Place of Birth: Saginaw,MI
  DOB: 10/11/59
  Instruments: Accordion, Bass
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Toledo Polkamotion
  Also performed with: Mark Janson & the Brass Express ,Jimmy K & Power Play, Jim Krzeszewski's Harmony Jac's, Polish Kid, Dynabrass
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: jimk@jimmykpolkas.com
  Web page: Jimmy K Polkas
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Hey Diddle Diddle - Frankenmuth Records -1997
  2. - Polka Experience -Sound Records -1981
  3. - -

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• Kubritski (Marzuchowski), Jean Marie
  Phone: 201-814-0030
  Place of Birth:NEWARK, N.J.
  DOB:8/30/61
  Instruments: CONCERTINA, ACCORDION, GUITAR
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Pennsylvania Merrymakers
  Also performed with: Syl Rutkoski
  Honors: USPA #1, 1983
  Information:
  E-mail: JEAN KUBRITSKI MARZURCHOWSKI
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Little Polish Girl Sings - Stella
  2. - Pennsylvania Merrymakers/Johnny & His Golden Trumpet-Stella
  3. - Little Polish Girl -Ridge Records

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• Kucharski, Jim "Chainsaw"
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 08/10/1966
  Instruments: Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Tuba, Drums,Piano
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Dual Image
  Also performed with: Joe Walega, Windy City Brass,Chicago's Milwaukee Ave, Stas Golonka, Ampol-Aires, The Good Times, Take Five
  Honors: UPA bass player of year 1997, ,
  Information:
  E-mail: jksaw@interlync.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Who's Buddy Bob? - Sunshine -1998
  2. - Take Five Comes Alive - Sunshine -1996
  3. - Love, Marriage & More -Good Times -1995

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• Kuczmarski, Andrew
  82 CROYDON DR
  Depew, NY, 14043
  Phone: 716-681-2605
  Place of Birth: Depew, NY
  DOB: 09-24-1984
  Instruments: Drums,
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Phocus
  Also performed with: Honky Hoppers, Buffalo Concertina All Stars,Cityside
  Honors: 2005 - 2ND MOST REQUESTED SONG IN CHICAGO, ILL,
  Information:
  E-mail: DRUMANDY505@VERIZON. NET
  Web page: WWW.GEOCITIES.COM/TAKE2POLKA
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Phocus - In Focus - Sunshine - 2005
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kulik, Joe
  7960 Highland Hill Court
  Parma, OH
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Cleveland, OH
  DOB: 6/28/58
  Instruments: Trumpet
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Tower City Drive
  Also performed with: Dynasounds
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail:
  Web page:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. -
  2. -
  3. -

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Kurdziel, David "Nigel"

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Kurdziel, Eugene "Gino"

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• Kurdziel, Kevin J.
  21 Union Place
  Bloomfield, NJ, 7003
  Phone: 973-338-9022
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Accordion, Concertina, Bass
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Musicalaires, Variety, Jolly Rich and the Polka Stars
  Also performed with: Freddy K Band ,Dynatones, Chicago Push, Brass Works, Chuck Pendrak, Rhythm and Sound
  Honors: 1990 Grammy nominee
  Information:
  E-mail: kkurdziel@yahoo.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - When the Band Plays a Polka - Dynatones -1990
  2. - Power of 10 -Dynatones -1988
  3. - 30 Years with the Freddy K Band -Freddy K -1998

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Kurdziel, Mike

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• Kurdziel, Sr., Richard
  88 Roncroff Dr
  North Tonawanda, NY, 14120
  Phone: 716-694-8549
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB: 9/27/46
  Instruments: Concertina, Accordion,Keyboards
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Honky Hoppers
  Also performed with: Buffalo Hi-Notes, Mix n Match
  Honors:
  Information:
  E-mail: rkurdziel.inc@moog.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Old Fashioned Polkas - Sunshine Records -1999
  2. - All Dressed Up-No Place to Go -Sunshine Records -1995
  3. - Jolly Times w Li'l Wally -Jay Jay -1996

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Kurr, Eddie

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• Kusek, Richie
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Hazleton, PA
  DOB: 06-06-28
  DOD 11-23-97
  Instruments: Bass, upright,
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: The Hi-Hats
  Also performed with: The Swingmasters, Cheeko and the Naturals,. The Pulaski Taverneers
  Honors: , ,
  Information:Was the Originator of the Swingmasters” who later after his retirement from the band, went on to become The Polski Swingmasters
  E-mail: Tommekayex@hotmail.com
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Introducing The Hi-Hats - Rave Records - 1963
  2. - -
  3. - -

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• Kutta, Eddie
  905 S. Edward
  Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056
  Phone:
  Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
  DOB: 04/02/1926
  Instruments: Accordion, Keyboard
  Vocalist: Yes
  Primary Band: Down Memory Lane-Young At Heart
  Also performed with: Eddie, Kutta, Lil Wally,
  Honors: , ,
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - - Jay Jay Records
  2. - -Chicago Records
  3. - -Polka Artists

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• Kuzma, Big "John"
  Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
  DOB:
  Instruments: Sax, Clarinet
  Vocalist:
  Primary Band: Eddie Olinski Orchestra
  Also performed with:
  Honors:
  Information:
  DISCOGRAPHY
  1. - Polka a Go Go - Dala 347
  2. - -
  3. - -

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